Pharmacist Specialist
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
Pharmacists in the Omaha area earn a median of $64.19 per hour, about $133,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $60.17 and $72.91. That ranks 244th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 187th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Omaha. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Omaha.
7 more open roles from employers in Omaha. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
Select Medical · Omaha, NE
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
Boys Town National Research Hospital · Omaha, NE
Boys Town National Research Hospital · Omaha, NE
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
The metro median is in line with the Nebraska statewide median of $64.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,270 pharmacists employed in the Omaha metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.04 | $50,000 | 64% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.17 | $125,150 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.19 | $133,510 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.91 | $151,650 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.15 | $162,550 | 18% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Get my free pay reportSource: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, NE
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CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Lakeside Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) Omaha, NE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Immanuel Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Nebraska Omaha, NE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 10 mi | $64.19/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 11 mi | $64.19/hr | 62,665 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $63.80/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 87 mi | $63.99/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 119 mi | $64.13/hr | 73,664 |
| Grand Island, NE | 122 mi | $62.16/hr | 53,250 |
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Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Pharmacists in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $64.19 per hour, about $133,510 a year. The middle half earn between $60.17 and $72.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Omaha ranks 187th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, led by Chi Health Bergan Mercy. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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